News about Digitalization
A new patent form was approved this year, and the previous forms are no longer considered authorizing documents or documents subject to strict reporting requirements. Therefore, they will be phased out. However, they will remain valid until the expiration of the term for which they were issued or extended.
All information that users send to neural networks is stored, analyzed, and used to further train artificial intelligence models. This means that any personal data—including addresses, phone numbers, or photos—may become publicly available or be used by third parties without the author’s knowledge.
The State Tax Service (STS) reminds taxpayers that September 30, 2026, is the deadline for connecting to the “MEV” Information System for certain categories of taxpayers
From July 7 to 10, Geneva will host the AI for Good Global Summit 2026—the largest international forum dedicated to the development of artificial intelligence. It will bring together thousands of representatives from governments, international organizations, the business community, academia, and technology companies to discuss global AI policy, international standards, and the practical application of new technologies.
The National Agency for Research and Development (ANCD) has announced a call for proposals titled “Promoting Excellence in Scientific Research” for 2027–2028. A total of 24 million lei has been allocated to fund research, and the maximum grant amount per project will be 600,000 lei.
Work on its modernization has entered a new phase. According to the city government, the project calls for reorganizing traffic flow through the creation of a smart transportation corridor, which will increase road capacity.
Representatives of the business community believe that companies should be allowed to store documents in electronic archives maintained by qualified service providers and, once the documents have been digitized, to destroy the original paper copies, with the exception of documents subject to permanent retention and materials belonging to the National Archival Fund.
The Azerbaijan Food Safety Agency (AQTA) has announced the launch of a large-scale digitalization initiative for the livestock sector, under which the country will completely phase out traditional physical livestock markets in favor of electronic commodity exchanges.
Indian authorities have launched an investigation following reports of a leak of confidential information from a Tata Group subsidiary that is part of Apple’s supply chain.
China is preparing a major overhaul of its e-commerce law. The new regulations will affect not only marketplaces and online stores, but also the entire platform economy—from delivery services to companies that operate both online and offline.
Libraries and publishing houses will undergo a digital transformation. The National Library hosted a public presentation of the Strategic Action Plan for the Digitalization of the National Library System and the Publishing Sector of the Republic of Moldova for 2026–2030.
The American company Katalyst Space Technologies, with support from NASA, launched the LINK robotic spacecraft, which is set to dock with an active satellite for the first time in U.S. history, raise it to a higher orbit, and extend the service life of the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory.
The introduction of the digital ruble, which began in Russia in 2026, will not lead to the displacement of other forms of the national currency, according to economist and financier Evgeny Kogan, who compared the digital ruble to a song by the band “Kino.”
Representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry participated in the Global Conference on Smart Farming, which took place July 1–3 at FAO headquarters in Rome.
The Chisinau City Hall has launched a website dedicated to the update of the Chisinau 2040 General Urban Development Plan (GUDP). The new platform features studies on the document’s key parameters, interactive maps, and the stages of its revision.
Moldova ranked 5th in the National Cybersecurity Index (NCSI)—a global ranking compiled by the Estonian e-Governance Academy—surpassing countries with long-standing traditions in cybersecurity and IT security, such as the United States, France, and Germany.
Spanish authorities have recommended that state-owned companies refrain from entering into new contracts with the U.S. software developer Palantir. The decision stems from concerns regarding the protection of strategic data and national security.
This year, the authorities will introduce remote services for opening bank accounts and providing notary services for legal entities. These innovations are included in the Action Plan for the Digitalization of Key Business Services for 2026.
European airlines and airports have called on the European Commission to allow EU countries to temporarily suspend the digital Entry/Exit System (EES) in July and August. The industry warns that the new checks have already led to hours-long lines, flight delays, and the risk of disruptions in the midst of the peak vacation season.
The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection is discussing a bill with social partners that would, for the first time, establish a legal framework in Moldova for work through digital platforms. The bill is intended to define the status of workers in the platform economy—delivery couriers, online service drivers, digital service providers, and other professionals working through mobile apps and online platforms—and to strengthen the protection of their labor rights.
